Mark Allen targeting trophies - not tans - at the inaugural Turkish Masters
Northern Irish snooker star Mark Allen has insisted he has a job to do at the inaugural Turkish Masters.
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Judd Trump backs John Virgo tip for Hossein Vafaei to have 'good run' in the World Championship
Judd Trump came from behind to reach Sunday’s Welsh Open final with a 6-5 comeback win over Hossein Vafaei, who he has tipped for possible success in the World Championship. The Iranian looked on the cusp a final appearance of his own only to see the former world No. 1 pull off a string of frames to secure the win.
'Unbelievable' – Hossein Vafaei secures Judd Trump Welsh Open snooker semi-final after 'tastiest' comeback win
Hossein Vafaei hit back from 4-1 behind to complete a rousing 5-4 win over Zhang Anda and secure a fascinating Welsh Open semi-final clash with fellow crowd-pleaser Judd Trump in Newport. Iran's leading player watched World No 105 Zhang compiled 108 and 67 to dominate the early stages of their quarter-final at Celtic Manor on Friday night before hitting back in style with knocks of 68, 58, 63 and 96 enough to secure his progress. Ad/> Welsh Open 2022 — Latest results, scores, schedule 'Nervy', panicky Trump happy to get over line against Robertson in Welsh Open /> Welsh Open'I was in trouble' — Perry on reaching Welsh Open semi-finals after dismal run11 HOURS AGO /> “It was unbelievable.
Neil Robertson and Mark Selby withdraw from next week's Turkish Masters for personal reasons
Neil Robertson and Mark Selby have withdrawn from next week’s Turkish Masters in Antalya. Snooker will break new ground when the tour heads to the sunny climes of Antalya for the first time, after the event was cancelled last year on account of coronavirus restrictions.
Ding Junhui 'deserves' to win World Championship title, says six-time winner Ronnie O'Sullivan
Ronnie O’Sullivan is backing Ding Junhui to rediscover his best form and fight for a world title “he deserves”. Ding’s form has been disappointing this season, with his best performance being a run to the third round of the English Open, but he showed better signs in his loss to O'Sullivan in the Welsh Open on Thursday. Ad/> His barren run dates back to the 2019 UK Championship, and he has slipped to 31 in the world rankings — while he is down at 85 on the one-year list.
Mark Selby suffers surprise defeat to Liam Highfield in Newport
Mark Selby crashed out of the Welsh Open in the second round as the world champion was beaten by Liam Highfield in Newport.
Liam Highfield lays World No 1 Mark Selby low at Welsh Open
Mark Selby crashed out of the Welsh Open in the second round as the world champion was beaten by Liam Highfield in Newport.
Welsh Open 2022 snooker - Mark Selby crashes out after losing final-frame decider with Liam Highfield
Mark Selby’s disappointing season continued with a 4-3 loss to Liam Highfield at the Welsh Open. The current world champion is struggling for form and battling with his mental health, having said he has been suffering with depression for years. Ad/> He played well in the main against Highfield in Newport, but lost a safety battle when it mattered most as the underdog advanced to the round of 32.